This course is a part of Year 3 Semester 1 E-Learning Course for Teacher Educators - Pre-service Teacher Education Programme.

Year 3 Semester 1 E-Learning Course for Teacher Educators - Pre-service Teacher Education Programme is organised into the following modules:

Module 1: Education in the 21st Century

Module 2: Consolidating Understanding of Pedagogical Theory and Practice

Module 3: Educational Psychology

Module 4: Strategies for Effective Learning

Module 5: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences

In this course, we will study Module 4. Module 4 covers the following topics.

Module 4.1. Effective Learning Strategies in the 21st Century

• Critical and creative thinking
• Cooperative learning and blended learning 
• Feedback to enhance learning
• Self-regulated learning

Module 4.2. Inquiry and Play-based Learning in KG and Lower Primary

• Play-based pedagogies
• Promoting interaction and collaboration
• Inquiry-based and play-based learning in KG and lower primary 

Module 4.3. Inquiry and Problem-based Learning in Middle School

• Promoting interaction and collaboration
• Problem-based learning in middle school

After completing this course, teacher educators will be better equipped with the competencies to effectively deliver the Pre-service Teacher Education Year 3 Semester 1 curriculum.

By completing this course, teacher educators will be able to:

• demonstrate their understanding of the interconnectedness of education and society, the significance of key agencies of education and the importance of the constructive alignment in designing curriculum to meet the needs and aspirations of diverse learners and communities;
• apply pedagogical frameworks - Technological Pedagogical and Content knowledge (TPACK), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (EPSD) and Human Rights Education (HRE) – to attain Year 3 learning goals of primary and middle school specialisation tracks;
• demonstrate their understanding of key educational psychology, philosophies and theories that are relevant to delivering the Year 3 Semester 1 subjects/learning areas of each specialisation track; and
• plan, prepare and deliver their Year 3 Semester 1 subject/learning area, applying various teaching strategies and assessment approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners in classrooms.